Balsam Abbas
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD) have established several standards; however, there are no particular guidelines for our region. The Saudi Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism (SSEM) established and validated clinical treatment guidelines to help patients and physicians in selecting suitable health care programmes. While these recommendations are helpful in determining acceptable procedures for children with diabetes, they are not intended to replace individual provider clinical judgement or to set a standard of treatment. This article discusses numerous insulin therapy regimens in children with diabetes in Saudi Arabia, including the management of acute complications, sick day management and follow-ups.
KeywordsType 1 diabetes; Children; Saudi Arabia; Guidelines; Management